Baking soda substitutes

Best swap: Baking powder. Use 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp.

Baking soda is about three to four times stronger than baking powder, and it needs an acid in the recipe to work. There is no perfect one-to-one swap, but baking powder can cover for it if you adjust.

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What to use instead of baking soda

1. Baking powder

Pantry staple

3 tsp baking powder

Best for: When you have no baking soda at all

Use about 3 times as much, and cut back on any salt. The rise and browning will differ a little, and very acidic batters may taste flat.

Baking soda substitutes: common questions

What can I substitute for baking soda?

Use about three times as much baking powder in its place, and reduce added salt slightly. Because baking soda is much stronger and reacts with acid, the result will not be identical but will still rise.

Is baking soda the same as baking powder?

No. Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate and needs an acid to work. Baking powder already contains an acid, so it can act alone but is much weaker.

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